The name "Los Tuxtlas" derives from the náhuatl (Aztec language) word "toxtli" (rabbit). The region, located in the southeast of the state of Veracruz, is a succession of mountains of volcanic origin, and represents the northern most tropical rain forest on our planet.. ("DEMATAC")
Principal towns and areas of interest in Los Tuxtlas region include Tres Zapotes, Santiago Tuxtla, San Andres Tuxtla, Catemaco, waterfall Eyipantla, the rainforest park of Nanciyaga, laguna Sontecomapan, San Martin biosphere and several nice beaches along the gulf coast. The red lines indicate the principle roads in the area. CATEMACO & NANCIYAGA.. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/catemaco.msnw
EYIPANTLA WATERFALLS.. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/eyipantla.msnw
SAN ANDRES TUXTLA.. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/sanandrestuxtla.msnw
SANTIAGO TUXTLA.. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/santiagotuxtla.msnw
SONTECOMAPAN.. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/sontecomapan.msnw
GULF BEACHES.. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/montepio.msnw
In this area live and grow
3,356 plant species (at least 730 have some use, more than 300 have medicinal properties & close to 200 are used as food) 26 of the 41 arboreal species endemic to Mexico
139 species of mammals (30% of the total found in Mexico)
565 species of birds
220 species of migratory birds from North America
120 species of reptiles
46 species of amphibians
861 species of butterflies
80 species of fresh water fish
437 species of salt water fish
. . . and much more
The ecological orginazation "DEMATAC" is dedicated to protecting the biodiversity and promoting the conservation of Los Tuxtlas; by means of the dissemination of information, environmental education, the promotion of activities in the field, and by direct action. http://www.dematac.org/home.html
